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It is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery.
There are cathedrals, churches, galleries, museums, and caves with the relics of saints on the territory.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
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It was constructed in 1017-1024 by Yaroslav the Wise and served as a main gala entrance to Kyiv. It is also one of very few historical monuments remaining from the Kyivan Rus period.
The Golden Gate
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It is the most mysterious building in Kyiv. The house got its name because of the unique sculptural decoration placed both on the facade of the house and inside it (land and underwater fauna, hunting attributes, fabulous creatures).
House with Chimeras
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It was established in 1982 in honor of the 1500th anniversary of Kyiv near the Paton Bridge.
The monument is made out of forged brass. The people of like to celebrate weddings at this moment because, according to legend, it brings happiness.
Monument to the Founders of Kiev
(The official name is "The floating Lybid“)
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It was founded in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise and is famous for its mosaics and frescos by Byzantine masters that date back to the 11th century. Kyivans say that if you didn’t see it while here then you didn’t see Kyiv.
St. Sophia’s Cathedral
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It is the central square in Kiev, the main and the most beautiful one. Parades, concerts, festivals and other city arrangements and holidays take place on this square.
The Independence Square
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It is located next to the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) building and is the ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine.
Today, it hosts various events of national importance.
Mariyinsky Palace
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It is one of the oldest sculptural monuments, a dominating feature of Sophia Square and one of the city's symbols.
It was installed in 1888 to commemorate the 900th anniversary of Kyiv Rus.
Bohdan Khmelnytskyi
Monument
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The grand statue is a part of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the World War II, located on the hills of Pechersk. The statue measures 102 meters and is one of the highest constructions in the world.
The Motherland Monument
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It is one of the most important and interesting military monuments in the Ukrainian capital, well-known far beyond the country’s borders. It is the largest earthen fortress in Europe and the second largest earthen fortress in the world. The museum exhibitions housed there and the fortification complex itself.
Kyiv Fortress
(New Pechersk Fortress)
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It was dedicated to the unification of Russia and Ukraine and was constructed in Kyiv.
The monument consists of three sculptural elements: a huge, 50 meters in diameter, rainbow-shaped arch, made of titanium, a bronze statue and granite stele.
Friendship Arch of Peoples
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It is not just a monument of gardening and landscape architecture; it is Kyiv’s embodiment of everything beautiful. It was opened to public in 1890 as "the University Botanic Garden".
The Shevchenko Park
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It is a unique combination of a 90-year-old sports history of Ukraine, modern appearance and new world level technologies. It is a place where the whole families can spend their leisure time, it is the center of sport and business activities in the very heart of Kyiv.
NSC «Olimpiyskiy»
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It stands on a hill in the historic center of Kyiv. This amazing construction, rightfully considered to be a real work of art, is among the most remarkable of the city’s landmarks.
Famous architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli designed this five-domed church with one cupola in baroque style.
St. Andrew's Church
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